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Leaders to meet again as pressure mounts on Luxon to form government
The pressure is on Christopher Luxon to crack on and form a new government.
While all three parties agree they are close to a deal - they still haven't got one two weeks after the final election… Audio
Climate activist from Restore Passenger Rail could receive payout after arrest
A climate activist with the 'Restore Passenger Rail' protest group could get a compensation payout after being arrested while putting up posters.
A number of the protestors are before the court… Audio
'Zero' chance of ACT's treaty referendum surviving negotiations - Former National PM
Former National Party Prime Minister Jim Bolger is putting ACT's chances of getting referendum on the Treaty of Waitangi at zero.
ACT has staunchly lobbied for a constitutional rewrite - calling for… Audio
NZ Muslim and Jewish communities on edge as Israel-Hamas conflict escalates
New Zealand's Muslim and Jewish communities are on edge as the Israel-Gaza conflict escalates.
The war's ripple effects have so far been contained to small - and relatively peaceful - protests here… Audio
Spy agency keeping an eye on violence threat as Israel Hamas war worsens
The head of the country's spy agency says it's keeping a close watch for any threats of violence here as the Israel Hamas war worsens.
The Five Eyes bosses have been meeting in San Francisco with the… Audio
MPs arriving in the capital for first day in Parliament
New MPs have been arriving in the capital on Monday, as they begin their first day in Parliament.
But it's not all been all smiles and excitement - many MPs have landed at Wellington airport facing… Audio
National & Labour hold final rallies before wrapping up campaign
The election campaign ends tonight, after a long six weeks on the road for politicians trying to sell their vision to voters. The hoardings have to come down tonight, and from tomorrow, there'll be a… Video, Audio
Free at last: Labour leader returns to campaign after Covid isolation
Free at last, Chris Hipkins emerged from covid isolation today and back on the campaign trail for one last blitz. It's now close to a week until polling booths close and political parties are throwing… Video, Audio
Political panel
The election is only eight days away.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has been struck down with Covid, ACT and NZ First seem no closer to being friends and there are increased concerns about a volatile… Audio
Frosty relations between NZ First, ACT highlighted in minor party debate
The frosty relationship between potential coalition partners New Zealand First and the Act Party was on full display Thursday night in TVNZ's minor parties debate.
The latest polls predict National… Audio
Winston Peters spreading climate misinformation at public meetings
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has been spreading misleading climate information at public meetings.
Climate change has been a hot topic this election campaign, with extreme weather such as… Audio
Winston Peters woos crowds with 'old school' public meetings
Winston Peters has been wooing small crowds throughout the country as support for his party's popularity creeps up in the polls.
New Zealand First has reached the 5 per cent threshold in both TV… Audio
Two 'Chrises' to go head to head in first leaders debate
The two 'Chrises' vying to be the next Prime Minister will go head to head in their first leader's debate tonight. Both politicians are playing down their preparation, and prospects, ahead of the TVNZ… Audio
David Seymour apologises after supporter hits a member of the media
ACT's leader David Seymour has apologised after it emerged one of his supporters hit a member of the media at his party's campaign launch.
The confrontation came after protesters from a fringe party… Audio
MPs debate finance policy in front of boisterous crowd in Queenstown
Labour's track record - and National Party costings - were challenged in front of an at-times raucous crowd at the ASB Great Finance Debate in Queenstown Thursday night.
An election campaign fixture… Audio
Party leaders ride the highs and lows of new poll
Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins did his best to look chipper on the campaign trail today, after a bruising TV poll last night. The latest Newshub Reid Research poll has support for Labour at a six… Audio
Labour party on the backfoot in campaign, after another bad poll
The Labour Party was on the backfoot on today's campaign trail, batting away another bad poll and broken promise. The new 'The Post / Freshwater Strategy' poll has support for the left bloc well… Audio
Two mana wāhine vying for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti after Meka Whaitiri's shock defection
The race for the huge east coast electorate - Ikaroa-Rāwhiti - is wide open, after Meka Whaitiri's shock defection to Te Paati Maori.
Ms Whaitiri has held the seat for the last decade but may have… Audio
National makes big play for centre vote in tax plan for 'squeezed middle'
The National Party has made a big play for the centre vote with a tax plan specifically designed for middle income earners.
Its 'Back Pocket Boost' promises extra income for working families, made… Audio